沢: the kanji for swamp; stream; abundance
沢 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means swamp; stream; abundance. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
沢 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
沢 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タク (taku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 光沢こうたく · kōtaku | luster; gloss |
| 潤沢じゅんたく · juntaku | abundant |
さわ (sawa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 沢さわ · sawa | mountain stream; swamp |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この布には美しい光沢がある。Kono nuno ni wa utsukushii kōtaku ga aru.This fabric has a beautiful sheen.
- 会社には潤沢な資金がある。Kaisha ni wa juntaku na shikin ga aru.The company has abundant funds.
- 山の沢で水を飲んだ。Yama no sawa de mizu o nonda.I drank water from a mountain stream.
- 沢登りを楽しんだ。Sawanobori o tanoshinda.I enjoyed stream climbing.
- 金沢は古い町並みで有名だ。Kanazawa wa furui machinami de yūmei da.Kanazawa is famous for its old streets.
Questions about 沢
How many strokes does 沢 have?
沢 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 沢?
The on readings are taku (タク). The kun readings are sawa (さわ).
What JLPT level is 沢?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 沢
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.